Footstool

The final piece of our Adirondack furniture suite is

this stylish and easy to build footstool. With angles
and lines that mimic the other two pieces, and a
gentle angle on which to rest your feet, you can
relax in comfort and satisfaction after building these
pieces.

With the same simple joinery techniques, coated

screws and waterproof glue, this piece will also last
for years of enjoyment.

BUILD TIME
Cutting parts: 1 - 2 hours
Assembly: 1 hour
Finishing: 2 hours
Total: 4 - 5 hours

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TOOLS

Miter saw A
Table saw
Drill/driver
Jig saw X2
1/8” drill bit
Damp rag to wipe up excess glue

SUPPLIES
X2
(1) 1 x 5 x 8’
(1) 1 x 4 x 8’
1 ¼” deck screws
2” deck screws
Waterproof wood glue C

X2

CUT LIST X2

A (2) ¾ x 3 ½ x 15"
B (2) ¾ x 4 ½ x 10"
C (2) ¾ x 2 x 15"
E
D (2) ¾ x 3 x 14"
X7
E (7) ¾ x 2 x 16 ½"

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1/4” Space between slat

E
E Leg detail

E
E B
E
E
11 /2" 12"
1
E

2 /2"
1

22 1/2° bevels
(A)
D

Rail detail
o
45
B
D
1 o
22 /2
12 /4"
1

Feet Detail

A 45°

22½° 1½"
3"

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BUILDING STEPS

01 Cut all pieces to length and rip all slats to width

according to dimensions on cut list. Layout the
feet profiles (A) according to illustration detail.
You can cut the 45° angles on your miter saw
using the 1 ½” mark as the beginning point for
your cut. Lay out the 22 ½° angles using a speed
square and cut those with a jig saw.

02 Square a line 2 ½” up from the bottom of both

legs (B). Mark the center point of the bottom edge
of the legs and another down the back face of the
feet. Line up the 2 ½” line flush and square with
the top edge of the feet and lined up with the
center points. Attach with glue and 1 ¼” screws.

03 Attach stretchers (C) to the edges of the legs with

glue and 1 ¼” screws. Keep the bottom edges
flush.

04 When both stretchers are attached to one side,

attach the other foot/leg assembly in the same
manner.

05 Mark the center points along the top edges of the

legs and rails (D), line up those marks and attach
the rails to the legs keeping top edges flush.

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BUILDING STEPS

06 Set your table saw fence to a width of 1 ½” and tilt

the blade to 22 1/2°. Take four slats and one by one
place the bottom face against the table and rip one
edge. This will leave you with a face that is still 2”
wide to match the other slats, but the bottoms will
follow the angles of the rails.

07 Attach beveled slats to both ends of the footstool

with glue and 2” screws, keeping the unbeveled
edge even with the end points of the rails. Be sure
to drill through your slat pilot holes and into the rail
edge to prevent splitting.

08 Lay out the rest of your slats, mating the beveled

slat edges with each other and filling the middle
with unbeveled slats. Put ¼” spacers between
each slat. Attach with glue and 2” screws.

09 Sand all edges and surfaces smooth (the beveled

edges of the two end slats will have to be sanded
down to “level out” with the faces of their mating
slats). Apply waterproofing finish according to
manufacturer instructions.

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FASTENER AND HARDWARE
INFORMATION SHEET
For interior or exterior applications
Use fasteners and hardware that are in
compliance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and the building codes for
their intended use. As with any good design and
construction practices, treated wood should not
be used in applications where trapped moisture
or water can occur. Where design and/or actual
conditions allow for constant, repetitive or long
periods of wet conditions, only stainless steel
fasteners should be used.
For exterior applications
The following minimum galvanization levels may
be used for connectors, joist hangers,
fasteners and other hardware that are placed in
direct contact with exterior applications of
micronized copper treated wood:
• Fasteners - nails, screws, etc.
ASTM – A 153 (1 oz/ft²)
• Hardware - connectors, joist hangers, etc.
ASTM – A 653 G90 (0.90 oz/ft²)
The effects of other building materials within a
given assembly, along with environmental factors,
should also be considered when selecting the
appropriate hardware and fasteners to use for a
given project containing treated wood.
Stainless Steel fasteners and hardware are
required for Permanent Wood Foundations below
grade and are recommended for use with treated
wood in other severe exterior applications such as
swimming pools, salt water exposure, etc. - Type
304 and 316 are recommended grades to use.
Aluminum building products may be placed in
direct contact with YellaWood® brand products
used for interior uses and above ground exterior
applications such as decks, fencing, and
landscaping projects. Examples of aluminum
products include siding, roofing, gutters, door and
window trim, flashing, nails, fasteners and other
hardware connectors. However, direct contact of
treated products and aluminum building products
should be limited to code-compliant construction
applications that provide proper water drainage
and do not allow the wood to be exposed to
standing water or water immersion.
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We recommend you contact the aluminum
building products manufacturer for its
recommendations regarding use of its aluminum
products in contact with treated wood in ground
contact applications or when exposed to salt
water, brackish water, or chlorinated water, such as
swimming pools or hot tubs.
Also check with the aluminum building products
manufacturer regarding compatibility with other
chemicals and cleaning agents and the use of their
aluminum products in commercial, industrial, and
specialty applications such as boat construction.
YellaWood® brand pressure treated products
are treated with copper and other preservatives
(the “Preservatives”) and preservative methods,
systems, and technologies of unrelated third
parties. For details regarding the Preservatives,
methods, systems, and technologies used by
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated,
see http://www.greatsouthernwood.com/products/
yellawood or write us at P.O. Box 610, Abbeville,
AL 36310. Ask dealer for warranty details or visit
http://www.greatsouthernwood.com/products/
warranties. For important handling and other
information concerning our products or for a
copy of the YellaWood® brand Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS), please visit us at www.
greatsouthernwood.com or write us at P.O. Box
610, Abbeville, AL 36310. YellaWood® and the
yellow tag are federally registered trademarks of
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated.
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated
makes no warranties expressed or implied as to the
fitness for a particular purpose of this plan.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Consult the end tag to determine which • Mold growth can and does occur on the surface
preservative or preservative system was used of many products, including untreated and
in the treatment of that particular product. treated wood, during prolonged surface exposure
YellaWood® brand products may be used in to excessive moisture conditions. To remove
direct contact with aluminum building products mold from the treated wood surface, wood
when limited to code-compliant construction should be allowed to dry. Typically, mild soap and
applications that provide proper water drainage water can be used to remove remaining surface
and do not allow the wood to be exposed to mold. For more information visit www.epa.gov.
standing water or water immersion. • Projects should be designed and installed in
• Use fasteners and other hardware that are in accordance with federal, state and local building
compliance with building codes for the intended codes and ordinances governing construction in
use. your area, and in accordance with the National
• Do not burn preserved wood. Design Specifications (NDS) and the Wood
• Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or Handbook.
sanding wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Some preservative may migrate from the treated
wood into soil/water or may dislodge from the
treated wood surface upon contact with skin.
• Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly.
• All sawdust and construction debris should be
cleaned up and disposed of after construction. Disposal Recommendations:
• Wash work clothes separately from other Preserved wood may be disposed of
household clothing before reuse. in landfills or burned in commercial
• Preserved wood should not be used where it may or industrial incinerators or boilers
come into direct or indirect contact with drinking in accordance with federal, state and
water, except for uses involving incidental contact local regulations.
such as fresh water docks and bridges.
• Do not use preserved wood under circumstances
when the preservative may become a component
of food, animal feed or beehives.
• Do not use preserved wood as mulch.
• Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and
free of surface residue should be used.
• If the wood is to be used in an interior application
and becomes wet during construction, it should
be allowed to dry before being covered or
enclosed.
• If you desire to apply a paint, stain, clear water
repellent or other finish to your preservative-
treated wood, we recommend following
the manufacturer’s instructions and label of
the finishing product. Before you start, we
recommend you apply the finishing product to
a small exposed test area before finishing the
entire project to ensure it provides the intended
result before proceeding.

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